BOCA GRANDE, Lee County

TEMPTATION BAR & GRILL

350 PARK AVE, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 9, 2026
City
BOCA GRANDE
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 24424973

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with no vacuum breaker at back exterior entrance of building next to mop sink. Operator placed vacuum breakers during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 24424970

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line from ice machine at frontline handwash sink. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24424972

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-49-4

Detail 24424971

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage at Reach in Cooler not identified/segregated. Operator labeled and segregated the employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 24157958

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef in front of raw chicken at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the raw beef from the front of kitchen to a safe and proper place. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24157956

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

53A-03-7

Detail 24157960

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Jeffrey Simmons, 10/13/2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 24157955

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 24157962

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the cell phone to a location away from food preparation area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24157957

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple frying shortening on the floor next to the Walk in Cooler.

10-01-5

Detail 24157961

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at kitchen. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24157959

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area next to the back interior entrance of the kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

41-15-5

Detail 23719577

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth solution over 200ppm on test strip at sanitizer bucket underneath handwash sink. Operator added more water to measure at 100ppm test strip. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23719574

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 23719573

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line going into handwash sink at frontline handwash sink across the salad display cooler unit.

53A-05-6

Detail 23719576

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Christina Harper.

53B-02-5

Detail 23719575

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23538356

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 23538351

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip. Operator corrected by adding more water to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23538355

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container with utensil at frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 23538354

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no expiration date on foodhandler training certificate. Operator completed the document by placing expiration date. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 23538352

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed food items below paper towels grabbed with wet hands at prep table.

10-18-5

Detail 23538353

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife in sanitizer solution at prep area. Operator removed the knife from the sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 22823290

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Walk in Cooler not date marked.

53A-03-7

Detail 22823292

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Daniel Colvin, 07/17/2018. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22823289

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 22823291

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife in sanitizer next to kitchen back entrance handwash sink. Operator removed the knife from sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22823293

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple shelves at Walk in Cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22823294

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at Make Table. Operator placed back in the sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 22566310

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed liquid eggs 3 ounces with expiration date of 11/22/23. Operator discarded the food item.

29-34-4

Detail 22566311

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back exterior of the establishment next to mop sink.

01C-03-4

Detail 22566307

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 oyster tags not marked with last date served. The chef date marked the tags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22566309

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wringing the sanitizer wiping cloth at cookline handwash sink. Educated the employee.

16-37-1

Detail 22566308

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

32-12-5

Detail 22566312

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacles at both unisex restrooms. Educated the operator.

33-38-4

Detail 22566306

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at cookline handwash sink.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 22030638

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Operator in the process of completing the training. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22030639

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour pan not labeled next to Deep Fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: Observed no label at flour container next to Deep Fryers. Time Extended

Apr 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

01C-05-4

Detail 21903472

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed multiple tags missing dates to determine if in chronological order. Repeat Violation Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21903474

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags missing the date. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21903476

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21903473

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21903475

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21903477

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour pan not labeled next to Deep Fryers. Warning

Apr 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

01C-05-4

Detail 21903469

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-01: Unable to determine due to all not being dated. Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 21903471

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-01: Observed some tags dated, not all of them. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 21903470

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-01: According to operator, in the process of completing the foodhandler food safety training. Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 21903468

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-01: Observed no mop sink. The operator informed that there was a mop sink placed at exterior back door entrance, however, someone took it. Admin Complaint

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 21741242

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over muscle intact beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21741240

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 62F at prep table. Operator did have it time marked, however, no Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure. Emailed to the operator. Operator placed butter in cold holding unit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 21741234

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 21741236

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags. Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21741239

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21741238

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21741237

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21741235

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

29-27-4

Detail 21741241

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

01C-05-4

Detail 21049886

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 21049884

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53A-03-7

Detail 21049889

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Sabrina Missbach, 10/08/2015.

22-02-4

Detail 21049882

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21049887

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of water at frontline kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21049883

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees drinking beverage at kitchen. Educated the operator.

10-20-4

Detail 21049885

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a proper and safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21049888

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breading and flour containers by back door entrance to kitchen. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

02C-01-5

Detail 20707780

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed soup and duck fat marked more then seven days old in walk-in.

41-10-4

Detail 20707774

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer on shelf above clean plates.

29-34-4

Detail 20707782

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at outside hose.

22-02-4

Detail 20707777

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed cutting board at waitress area worn.

51-11-4

Detail 20707785

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks at front and back bar not secured. Observed employee secure tanks with chains. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 20707775

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape use to fix reach-in door handle in wine storage area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20707776

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on kitchen prep tables and at bar prep area.

12B-01-4

Detail 20707779

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating at salad station.

40-06-5

Detail 20707778

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf at cooks line. Observed employee move phone Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20707784

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in door at end of cooks line. Torn gasket **repeat violation. Observed screen door at back of kitchen with torn screen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20707781

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container on flour on floor at fry station.

38-07-4

Detail 20707783

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights by fry station not shielded.

12B-13-4

Detail 20707773

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach-in at salad station.